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Ancient Medicine, Traditional Values, and the Pandemic

Insights, World NewsApril 26, 20200Comments

Ancient Chinese people believed that the harmony of heaven, earth, and man was essential for a prosperous life and society, and that any discord may result in misfortune such as plagues, natural disasters, and wars. Once that harmony is restored, the sick person or society would heal and prosper again. Below are some miracles that…

An Open Letter to China’s Top Leaders: How to Beat the Coronavirus Epidemic

China News, InsightsMarch 8, 20200Comments

Compared to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003, the novel coronavirus that broke out in China last year has spread faster and wider, affecting more than 50 countries in just two months. There have also been cases in which the incubation period extends beyond 14 days and the infected patients show no…

Young Entrepreneur: “If Not for Zhuan Falun, I Would Not Be Alive Today”

InsightsMarch 8, 20200Comments

A Chinese book that has been translated into more than 40 languages has been read by millions of people around the world. A polish youth found this book at a time when he had lost all hope and wanted to end his life. Not only did this book save him, it also revitalised his life.…

Ancient Legends and Life-Saving Verses

InsightsFebruary 24, 20200Comments

There have been many examples throughout history of how to avert danger and ensure safety. We may want to take a cue from these ancient legends as we face today's challenges such as the coronavirus. Monkey King and Buddha Journey to the West is one of the most known legends…

A Perspective on Communism: Its Damage and Eventual Fate

Insights, World NewsDecember 30, 20190Comments

During the recent protests in Hong Kong opposing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), there have been many banners reading “No More CCP” and “Heaven Does Not Tolerate the CCP” on display throughout the streets. These are not isolated occurrences. Rather, they collectively represent the voice of the Hong Kong residents seeking freedom after witnessing…

My Manager: “I Like How You Conduct Yourself”

InsightsDecember 1, 20190Comments

A few days ago my manager at school said to me, “There are very few people like you nowadays.” I thought that he was flirting with me. “I mean it,” he continued. “I regard you as my older sister (although he was only a year younger than me). I admire you because I like…

Melbourne Media Reports Falun Dafa Practitioner’s Story of Self-Cultivation

Australia News, InsightsNovember 11, 20190Comments

Neos Kosmos, the largest media for the Greek community in Melbourne, published a report about Falun Dafa practitioner Bill Thodori titled “Why Greek Australians are flocking to this special form of meditation” on September 24, 2019. The report starts with Bill's experience, “Soon after moving to Australia from Greece in his 20s, Bill Thodori…

Entire Family Excited to Practice Falun Gong

Australia News, InsightsOctober 28, 20190Comments

Falun Gong practitioners from Australia gathered in Melbourne on October 11-13, 2019. They held a series of activities to introduce the ancient spiritual practice to the public and to raise awareness of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution of it. Many practitioners shared their profound experiences from practicing Falun Gong. “So marvelous,”…

Stories from Ancient China: The Danger of Lust

InsightsSeptember 15, 20190Comments

The people in ancient China believed that among all transgressions that prevented one from becoming virtuous, lust was the worst. Many stories were written warning of the danger of lust, as illustrated in the following two stories. This first tells the story of a scholar who almost lost his chance for career advancement because…

Ancient Stories: Loyalty and Trustworthiness Bring Blessings

InsightsAugust 19, 20190Comments

The following three stories tell of the trustworthiness of people in ancient China. Rewarded for Being Truthful and Honest Xu Shaoyu was from Qiantang in the late Qing Dynasty. In early August of Gengyin (1890 AD) under Emperor Guangxu's reign, he borrowed 100 silver dollars from his friend Yi Zhai signing…

When I Study the Fa, I am Guided By the Fa

InsightsJune 16, 20190Comments

I have been practicing Falun Dafa since August 1998. I’d like to share my experience of how I’ve applied the Fa principles during my 20-year cultivation journey. Please excuse any misunderstandings of the Fa that I may have. Letting Go of My Attachment to Personal Gain Master said: “I do not talk…

The Divine Knows Our Every Thought

InsightsMay 26, 20190Comments

Chinese traditional culture emphasises kindness, even in people's thoughts. A Chinese idiom says, “A whisper in the human world is as loud as a thunderclap in the heavens.” This implies that the divine knows our every thought. And a thought – whether kind or unkind – brings about consequences. Luo Yin (c. 833…